Origin: in Geneva, N.Y., by John Watson, New York Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1966. Albion × Italian Prune. Cross made in 1937; selected in 1949; tested as N.Y. 826. Tree: as large, or slightly larger than Stanley; slightly upright; good producer; self-fruitful; recommended for fresh fruit and processing, but does not fit into processing schedule based on earlier ripening varieties in New York area. Fruit: prune-type; medium to large; roundish-oblong; skin dark reddish-black, almost purple; flesh greenish-amber, firm, sweet, quality good; stone usually free; ripens 1 Oct. at Geneva or with Albion, superior to Albion; good keeping quality.
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